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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Giveaway with Pat Bravo & Art Gallery Fabrics!

Hello & happy new year, everyone! I hope your 2011 is off to a great start. Speaking of great starts, I'd like to kick off the year here on the blog with a fantastic giveaway.

Have you heard of Patricia Bravo? I've been a big fan of Pat and her company Art Gallery Fabrics for quite a while now. I first heard of Art Gallery fabrics when I picked up a few fat quarters of the Chic Blooms line at my local shop -- not for any specific reason, but because I was so taken by the beautiful designs that I just knew I had to work with them.

Well, those fat quarters turned into this mini quilt that I made for Marilyn as part of a private swap that we had:

Since then, I've been collecting bits and pieces of each of Pat's lines along the way. They are great pieces to have on hand, because they always bring a special little something to a project. Right now, I'm really crushing on the oranges and greys featured in the Modern Affair line -- I've got to get my hands on some of those! I'm also loving Pat's mini sewing patterns -- the Nouvelle quilt pattern (using a quilt-as-you-go technique) and the Chic throw pattern (with its fabulous twisted knot feature) are both really modern & unique.

When I attended my first Quilt Market in Minneapolis last Sring, I had the pleasure of meeting Pat, who is as lively and energetic as her designs! Her booth was one of my favorites, as was her follow-up in Houston.

Imagine my delight when Pat reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in hosting a giveaway here on the blog. The chance to share some of Pat's lovely creations with all of you? Sign me up! On behalf of Art Gallery fabrics, Pat has generously offered to send the following to 3 lucky readers:

1st prize: A Nouvelle quilt pattern and a Chic throw pattern, and a fat quarter bundle of Art Gallery fabrics to get started!

2nd and 3rd prizes: A Nouvelle quilt pattern and a Chic throw pattern, plus one of Pat's signature scrap bags full of Art Gallery fabrics.

Here's a note from Pat herself:Hi everybody! I would like to thank you John for the opportunity of being on your blog and a big thanks to all your readers. Hope you love all my fabrics and patterns as much as I do! All my love, Pat

Have you made something from any of Pat's fabrics or patterns? If so, I'd love to see them! Include a link in your comment below. And even if you haven't had a chance to work with any Art Gallery fabrics yet, leave a comment below to be entered into the giveaway. You know how I roll: one entry = one comment, and I'll let the Random Number Generator pick the winner. I'll leave the giveaway open through next Tuesday, 1/18.

I absolutely adore Pat Bravo's fabrics. Paradise is my favorite, and I haven't had the guts to cut into my Pat Bravo stash yet. But it's on my TO DO LIST for 2011. (At the moment I just drool over them, pet them, look at them. Guess it's time to use them.)

I've never heard of Pat, but thanks for the introduction! Her fabrics are so cheerful and her patterns are so unique! That twisted knot thingy has gotten me very curious! I think I'll go check out her stuff, and hope that this very generous package will be coming my way!

So pretty. Even if I don't win I may have to try out the Nouvelle Quilt as you go pattern! My daughter wants to re-do her room and a new quilt with those beautiful fabrics would be a great way to start.

I am glad you introduced Pat Bravo as I didn't know about her or her fabrics until now. I'm crushing on those fabrics -- so simple and clean and yet dynamic at the same time! Thank you. I now have another to look for from hereon. :-D

Yipieee! I love Pat´s fabrics! Unfortunately they are not easy to get in germany.I made a needle-case out of a green/olive fabric in combination with a oakshot fabric in organge. It´s special-made for KnitPro needles with a small magnet which saves the tool for changing the needles. Here you can see my project:http://www.herzmaennchen.de/Nadelmappe-Gruen-orange.JPG

I don't have a picture, but I'm in the process of making Pat's Essential Tote with Modern Affair prints. The impending snow storm should give me plenty of time to finish it. I love Pat's fabrics!!! Thanks to both of you for the chance to win some!!

LOVE Art Gallery! I discovered them at the OKC Quilt Show last year. Haven't made anything with my small stash yet (because I'm hoarding them for the right project.) I'm hoping and praying the Art Gallery vendor will be there again this weekend. Or I could just win some. :)

I actually just made something with the fabrics! It was for a flickr swap where her kitchen was black, natural and lime green. Her fabrics fit perfect for the green! Thanks!http://www.flickr.com/photos/osapenny/5199965339/

oh my! what nice colors you have there! just something to chase away my winter blues. (i just couldn't grab them from the screen to my great frustration..)although i am way beyond the 100 mark, i would certainly like to be a winner this time ;^}irene from a cold and windy amsterdam

Pat Bravo is new to me, but I do love the fabrics. Our quilt store is rather small and limited, so most of my browsing lately is done on line. Thanks for the contest. I hope I'm the lucky random number winner. :)

What an exciting giveaway! I used Pat Bravo's girly girl fabric for one of my first "real" quilts, see here http://naechic.blogspot.com/2010/06/up-for-challenge-baby-quilts.html.

I certainly am keeping my fingers crossed that I'll get to enjoy some more of Pat's beautiful fabric! Just love working with it. Oh, and my birthday just happens to be on the 18th, but no pressure!!! lol Wouldn't it be a great bday gift though :) Thanks for hosting!

How on earth Pat and her company come up with so many beautiful designs and colorstories baffles me. Each line they release is just perfection. Would love to get my hands on some Art Gallery goodies. Thanks for the giveaway!